Always for the People: State's Attorney Anne Leitess Highlights Prior Year's Successes of Her Office in Newly Released Report
Please find below the recent announcement from State's Attorney Leitess concerning the 2024 annual report. State's Attorney Leitess stated:
"As I continue my second consecutive term as the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney, I reflect on the past year and the accomplishments of our Office and partners in local law enforcement in keeping the people of this great county safe. In 2024, our county saw a significant reduction in violent crime compared to the previous year, with decreases in homicides, carjackings, contact and non-contact shootings, and rape. Anne Arundel County police investigated 10 murders in 2024, the lowest in over a decade. Despite this decrease, our prosecutors maintained a heavy workload of serious criminal and traffic cases in 2024. Early in the year, MTA Light Rail Operator Tavon Smith was sentenced to 18 months for a fatal crash that took the life of Lamar Paterson, a highly touted football prospect, as he drove to high school. This prosecution and the investigation by Anne Arundel County police revealed a lapse in protocol amongst MTA Light Rail operators, which created a crucial safety issue. Through this tragic case, missteps were uncovered. It is my hope Lamar's death will result in correction and greater enforcement of rules that will in turn, keep our community members safe.
In this 2024 Report, we take a moment to highlight some of the memorable cases and contributions our Office made the the Anne Arundel Community. I am honored for the opportunity to serve as the leader of an Office composed of a dynamic team of attorneys, victim witness advocates, case managers, paralegals and investigators who work tirelessly and with such dedication."
To read the report, click: annual report
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